Sekirov Dictionary

underboost

noun 2
verb 1
forms 3

noun2

•
The process of underboosting.
- After much analysis and compromise of the variables such as RPM, altitude, carburetor air temperature, fuel/air ratio, that affect BMEP, a simple solution has been arrived at to prevent underboost. — 1970
•
An instance of underboost.
- So pilots, keep the pressure on to stop underboosts and watch the red lines to stop overboosts. — 1970

verb1

•
To create too little pressure in an engine's combustion chamber.
- A pilot wishing to lose altitude rapidly and still not underboost could go to lower rpm, for example, 16 inches mp with 1600 rpm, rather than 16 inches mp with 2,000 rpm. — 1960

forms

underboosted · underboosting · underboosts

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